Meet the 2026 'Dancing With the Stars' Cast
The new season pairs celebrities with pro dancers and adds a special hosted by Robert Irwin, plus a first-ever after-show.
- On Wednesday, ABC unveiled the full celebrity cast for season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, scheduled for a two-night premiere on September 15 and September 16, 2026.
- Returning judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, and Bruno Tonioli will oversee the competition, with co-hosts Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough leading the series on the network's hit dance show.
- Notable cast members introduced on Good Morning America include Jenna Dewan, Harry Shum Jr., and Tyler Cameron, representing a diverse mix of actors, reality TV personalities, athletes, and influencers.
- Following the Wednesday night premiere, the first-ever DWTS After Party will air at 10pm on ABC and Disney+, with episodes available for streaming the next day on Hulu.
- Summer House star Ciara Miller and Savannah Bananas baseball player Jackson Olson round out the roster, with Olson bringing more than 3 million followers across TikTok and Instagram.
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Giada De Laurentiis Reveals How Daughter Jade Inspired Her âNew Adventureâ on âDWTSâ
Giada De Laurentiis may have her daughter, Jade, to thank for helping her say âyesâ to Dancing With the Stars. âIâm now an empty nester,â De Laurentiis, 56, exclusively told Us on Wednesday, September 2, after the full cast for season 35 was revealed on Good Morning America. âI figured my daughter is going on [âŠ]
âDWTSâ 2026 cast reveal: Jenna Dewan, Harry Shum Jr., Julia Stiles set for Season 35
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'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35 cast reveal
'Dancing with the Stars' returns for Season 35 with an all-new cast of celebrities, from TV stars Jenna Dewan and Julia Stiles to athletes Ezra Frech and Amber Glenn.
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